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TODAY'S PRICES
Mexlc?n ba&k Botes 12H Mexican
pe-o 3g Chihuahua currency. 4fc
'i-ranxa currency 6 Bar silver (Handy
& Harmon quotation) 50 Copper. 1
.raJ n irrini'ar Livestock steady
to t. lower.
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HOME EDITION
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Mexico fair cooler; Arizona fair.
LATEST NEWS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
SINGLE COPT FIVE CENTS.
EL PASC. TEXAS. FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 14. 1915. delivered antoheee cents a month. 16 PAGES TWO SECTIONS TODAY.
SOLDIERS SEIZE ROME
MOBS RIOT
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Enemy Asserts That Only
Minor Outpost Fighting
Has Taen Place.
VILLA BACK AT
AGUASCALIENTES
Sends Reinforcements To
Juarez to Guard Against
Filibuster Aitac.
h l T OS DORA. OS." Gen. Francisco
y Villa's famous "golden corps."
repulsed a portion of GenAI-
Mro Obregon's Carranclsta army Thurs-
day in an eight honr battle at the ha-
cienda de OtaU. southeast of Silao and
a short distance north of Irapuata. Six
1 - ured Carranza dead were found on
the field after the battle which lasted
er-fht hours according to a telegram
sent Thursday night by Gen. Villa from
Auascalientes to an El Paso friend.
"From all quarters." said Villa's mes-
sage "come reports of success and it
appears tint in two or three 'days our
triumph wHI be complete." It was not
known until today that Villa had re-
His officials here pointed out that Ms J
presence in Aguaseauantes indicated
that thinaa were a-oina- well for him at
the front else he weeM be nearer the J
nciiuu ugiiun um
Several Thousand Flcht
Thursday's battle began at dayHght
V nen a Carranza column several thou-
sand strong attacked the Otate aaci-
erda. hich was occupied mainly by
Villas 'corps of gold" a body of sol-
lers -who have followed him through
all his battles. This body is known all
cer Mexico Every man is a veteran
and a picked marksman. Villa's ales-
Face gave no details other than that
after a fight of eight hours the at-
xackers were repulsed by the work of
' os Dorados" who slew 6W of them. A
number of wounded and lsrse quanti-
ties of ammunition fell into ilia's
hands he claims. The Carrancistas
were pursued trot how far is not
known.
A Second Fight.
While this fight was developing along
Villa s left wing; another Carranclsta
Co1 u in attacked toe hacienda de San
Jail at the extreme end of the right
win Gen Prieto. commander of the
ilia forces there fought four noura
Derore tne attackers gave up their at-
tempt to dislodge him. They :etired
from the field" says Villa "with plenty
of dead left behind them." The northern
1 auer adaed. as usual rnat his own los-
ses were small-
Villa Reinforces Juarcx.
Villa gave no reason for his return
tr Agruascalrentes but it is believed to
be in connection with recent reported
r olutionary activity along the border
- ri rumors that an attack 1s being
Planned on Jaurez by Mexicans operat-
ing from the American side of the line.
Thursday night a special train carrying
400 -oldiers. one cannon and five ma-
chine guns arrived in Juarez from Tor-
reon. These reinforcements were abor-
tion of the command which Villa sent
to lorreon last week from Aguascali-
emu under fJerL Rlratrrin Penji At th I
time sreneral comment was created by
the dispatch of soldiers northward
when it appeared that Villa needed all
lie (.ould assemble on his southern front.
Carrancistas Deny.
The Carranza agency today issued a
denial said to be based on information
from Gen.Obregon that the Villa troops
h.ne scored any victories in the central
3! xican campaign.
"Merely outpost engagements have
ocurred near Leon" said the Carranza
cable from Veracruz.
"Deny all reports that Zapatistas are
cutting the railroad lines in the rear of
t;-n. Obregon." continued the cable.
Communication between Gen. Obtegon
and Veracruz is open."
I'aso aei ivorte a local
OinBlSQ :
newspaper received a telegram this t
afternoon from Veracruz serine that
Ihnt f .
fighting between Villa and Carranza
forces occurred yesterday near Leon
with a loss of 49 dead and wounded
to the Villistas who fled from the
field.
ft
Repeal Law of Supply
and Demand" Urges
Mexican In Convention
Mexico City May 14. Repeal of the
law of supply and demand" is the
Tmodv whir! a ifavlaan .
would apply to the prevailing money !
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v.i.o vm. dii.Avw.
The purchasing price of Mexican I
Taper morey has been decreasing !
aicAui. uuLi. wwy koc jaexiemn peso
is worth but 11 cents gold In this city i
instead of tv cents in normal 'Juk
The once of commodities h. ri.. -.- I
cordingly and the populace has become !
fe-reatly excited.
A few days ago the exchange value
of the peso was the occasion of a j
heated debate attending one of the na-!
tional conventions now In session. An !
tr0-;had "i" 1OId.BB forth " I
EK WarlSi SSft&tTJS
uie unanciers or London. Berlin and
Fans for helnc .AuuuMiu. ...- l
.. .. -WH .WI- LIW.
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prevailing
'hWJlTeCTwaslHter0r Weaun.nstr
(ConKno-d on Pate . CoL 1). I "The central fact Is that In the name
The Heroism of the
AMERICANS ROUT YAQUIS PURSUE
PAPERS APPROVE
in he
Editors as a Whole Com-
mend Spirit and Wording
of Message to Germany.
President Wilson's note to Germany
was editorially commented upon
throughout the United States today
with distinct praise and approbation.
Excerpts from editorials of some of the
leading newspapers as indexing Amer-
ican sentiment follow:
New York Times: It is the great dip-
lomatic achievement of the note that it
puts upon Germany the choice not only
of what her reply shall be bat of
what is to follow.
New York Tribune: He (the presi
dent) has drawn an Indictment against
the German nation which will Mn for
all ages to come if the kaiser's govern
ment fails to meet the demands of the
president of the United States prompt-
ly and completely.
"It Mill serve."
New York Herald: It might have
been stronger; it might have oeen
weaker: it will serve.
New York World: It is calm; It la
restrained. It is courteous but wjth a
cold cutting courtesy that gives added
emphasis to every word.
"Is Friendly. Ironical."
New York Sun: The note is lm-J
sun: -fie ouic is 1LUw
me. though not wjtfioutj)
it? its tone friendly in
ite in its assertfoii off
jivccauty uiuouCi
little ironies
spirit resolute
American rights and of the freedom of
the s4as.
New York Press Into the end of
his note to Berlin "resident v'iuan
I has put some teeth and not too many
at mar.
"Vigorous Possibly Dangerous.
New York American The president's
letter'! undeniably vigorous but It is
possibly dangerous as well.
Springfield (Mass.) Republican ft is
not extreme yet it covers the groind-
"Satisfies Americanism."
Buffalo (N. x) Courier' Rinht-
minded men of every party will ap-
prove its tone and tenor. The clear-
ness the definiteness -with which this
presentation is made can satisfy the
most rigid Americanism that Tiews
large affairs sanely.
Albany (X. I.) Argus Dignified In
Its tone logical in Its argument and
conclusions firm in its demands. '
It's Up to Germany.
Albany (N. Y.) Knickerbocker-Press
The note places the Issue squarely
before Germany for action and an an-
nouncement of future policy accept-
able to the United States government.
v uvuurty a policy or. sea wariare
must not long be delayed.
"Presents Grave Alternntlre."
Columbus (Ohio) Ohio State Journal
It Is a grave alternative; and while
It Is not likely to result in war it will
bring about an enmity toward Germany
that will be full of anxiety.
Louisville (Ky.) Courier Journal
The note to Germany meets the re-
quirements and is such as the govern-
ment of the United States should ad-
dress to Berlin.
"3Iees Expectations of U. S.
Pueblo (Colo.) Star Journal The
note prepared by the president fully
meets the expectations of the American
People that Germany be held to a
strict accountability for its actions
oermany can comply Vith the prln-
-j-'" i umn in tne American nott
without any loss Of dignitv.
-?aoma encourage People."
Trinidad. Colo Chronicle News The
firmness with which president Wilson
has addressed the German government
should convince the American people
that should a crisis develop the na
tional policy will not be a weak of
vacillating one. In support! of the
present official attitude all American
citizens should unite
"President Is Right."
Roswell N. M Evening News Pres-
ident Wilson Is immortally right. His
people and the world are behind hfm
in the demand that the rights and Hve
of reutrals be respected.
GermnnT Had Best AeanlMfr.
Santa Fe. N. M New Mexican The
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fr" 1" '" JLThZZZrXi JC
benefit of the doubt. Germany's posi
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tion wouia ne immeasuraoiy strength-
ened if she acquiesed.
The Sentiment of a T.ntlon."
Las Vesas. N. M Optic The Wilson
note as the official utterance of the
president in an Important crisis
should be accepted by all citizens as
the expression of a united nation.
"Has Spoken for the People."
Kansas City Star: President Wilson
has said what was in the hearts of his
fellow countrymen. He has said it with
dignity with consideration but with
unmistakable directness.
Richmond (Va.) News-Leader: Ger
many must now decide whether she
w"? ""- the American protest as an
ultimatum or as an ODDortunitv of re-
- .1 - --
wnmns an maeiensioie proclamation.
Buffalo (N. Y.) Express: There has
been no backdown.
I Leaves Germany to Choose
Albuquerque (N. M.) Evening - erald
"rhe note ls at ODCe eleer. firm and
friendly in tone. It goes as far as the
situation requires and no fu .cr. It
leaves Germany to choose for right or
wrong."
"GREATEST OF NEUTRALS
TAKES DEFINITE STAND"
London Eng May 14. Referring '.9
inn nnr( m nrasnnni wiinnn Tn rna rap.
Tne War At a Glance
GREAT demonstrations In fa-
lor of war are reported in
dispatches from Rome. It is
said that 'grave events are looked
for in the near future. So far as Is
known king Victor Emmanuel has
neither accepted nor declined to ac-
cept the resignation of the cabinet
tendered Thursday night.
Allies Gain at Dardanelles
Advices from the Dardanelles as
conveyed from sources favorable to
the allies say the French and Brit-
ish forces are continuing to gain in
the land fighting although It Is
conceded the decisive phase h&s'oot
been reached.
Ship Hits Submarine
The captain of a steamer which
put in at Blyth England reported
his ship had struck a submerged
obstacle which apparently was a
submarine and he believed the sub-
marine bad been sunk.
Dutch Trawler Attacked
A Dutch trawler reported that
while flying the Dutch flag. It bad
been attacked in the North sea by
a Gezman aeroplane. Three bombs
were 'dropped but the trawler 4as
uninjured.
The great battle now in protrress
In northern France Is characterized
In a London dispatch as one of un-
believable fury. It is said both
sides have l.en exhausted by the
struggle but that the allies are
folding firmly to the positions In
which they are now established.
Anstro-Germans Sweeping Bast
The Russian (war office announces
that the battle In western Galicia
is becoming less intense but official
reports from Berlin and Vienna
continue to claim that the Austro-
German forces are sweeping east-
ward putting the Russians to rout
and capturing vast numbers of
I
prisoners.
of -hHrnaaitv the United States
a guarantee that the-rights f neutrals
to travel over any portion of the seas
in neutral or belligerent vessels shall
be respected. This is bf profound im-
portance not only for the present wai
but for the future peace and security
of the world; and by dispatching this
note the greatest of the neutral pow-
ers definitely takes a stand on main-
taining the limits hitherto set down
for wariare at sea."
GERMAN NAMES ARE STIUCKE.V
FROM KNIGHTS OF THE GARTER
London Eng. May 14. Seven Aus-
trians and Germans of high estate are
no longer Knights of the Garter. King
George of England as sovereign of the
order has ordered the following names
stricken from the list:
The emperor of Austria the German
emperor the king of Wuerttemberg
the grand duke of Hesse prince Henry
of Prussia the duke of Saxe-Coburg
and Oothn. and the duke nt Cumher.
'land. '
FERGUSON SATS NOTE i
COVERS 'WHOLE GROUND
Austin. Texas. May 14. When asked
today for an expression on president
. ilson's note to the German Kovern-
ment which defines the attitude of the I
-i'v!.( .jni.i.miinn nra
Washington administration governor
Ferguson said:
"I have carefully read president Wil-
son's letter to the German authorities.
He has covered the ground thoroughly
and all loyal Americans in my opinion
wilt cheerfully support it."
LUSITAXIA EXGIXEHR SAVES
MILLINER AND 3IARRIBS HER
London Eng May 14. John Welsh
.... a. . l... .... .I.a T n.ll.nl. nJ Ule.
; Gerta Neilson a milliner were married
at Manchester Thursday as an after-
math of . the sinking of the Cunard
liner. Ttiey became engaged on board
the ship. When the liner was tor-'
pedoed the girl fell from 'u lifeboat
into the sea and was rescued by Welsh.
They were picked up later by a trawler.
GERMANY WILL COMPLY.
SENATOR KDXYO.V THINKS
Fort Dodge la. May 14. Senator W.
S. Kenyon today told the Associated
Press he believed president Wilson's
demands in the note toGermany would
be complied with. ''The president's
note Ja a clear presentation of our
country's position" saSd the senator.
"Germany being a Just nation must
recognize its force.
SCNATOU CATROV APPROVES
COURSE OF THESIDEXT
Santa Fe N. M-. May 14. "I quite
approve of the president's attitude"
said United States senator Thomas B.
Catron of New Mexico Repuolican
"and agree with him entirely as to the
wisdom of the course he has taken."
Senator A. B. Fall is not in the' city.
OFFERS REWARD FOR RECOVHHV
OF VANDBRDILT'S BODY
Queenstown Ireland May 14. A .re-
ward of $1000 for the recovery of Al-
fred G. Vanderbilt's body as a result
of the sinking of the Lusltania has
been offered here by Mr. Vanderbilt's
secretary.
MAGDALENA CATTLE MEETING
TO FORM STATE ASSOCIATION
Magdalena N. M May 14. Cattlemen
from all parts of southern New Mexico
are gathered here for the cattle con-
vention which is expected to result in
the formation of a New Mexico Live-
stock association that will include all
of the cattle Interests of the state.
The convention here and the forma-
tion of the proposed association will
have no effect upon the Panhandle and
Southwestern Cattlemen's association
w-hich meets in Albuquerque In March.
This association is pledged to get 100'
new members and tne cattlemen who
are here are all boosting for the Pan-
handle meeting.
Innocent
SECOND . SUM'
TIN UNDER
Three Americans Killed At
Esperanza; San Jose de
Gracia Attached.
MANY MEN EIGHT
WOMEN KILLED
United Stales Warship Is
Ordered To Vicinity Of
Sonora Outbreak.
TT OS ANGELES. Cal Slav 14 Mnr
L
than 0 Americans fighting for '
their lives at Esperanza Sonora
75 miles southeast of Guaymas have ;
routed the Yaqui Indians by whom
Jl.ey were besieged and are pursuing
as the Indians retreat. This is stated
in a message received today at the of-
fices of the Richardson Construction '
company holding the big reclamation I
and colonization project under which
sag stated four Americans were killed
and several wounded. Admiral Howard
today received orders from the njvy
denartsnent to send a varshln t Tnhnrt
1 Bay Mexico to aid the Americans.
N"
OGALKS Stmora Max May 14.
The pneblo of San Jose de Gra
cia. in miles south of here was
attacked Thursday night by It Yaquis
who are known as "bronchos" or wild
Indians. Bight women and many men
all Mexicans were killed American col-
onies in the Yaqui valley sept further
appeals to governor Maytorena today
for help.
500 Mexicans Sent to Aid.
With Soe Mexican soldiers and a band
of armed Americans reported on the
way to rescue them a colony of 63
L Americans Including women and chil
dren strove desperately to fight off the
Taquls at Ksperanza.
Governor Maytorena of Sonora has
promised Frederick Simplch. American
consul here that he will make every
effort to drive back the Indians.
The relief troops are proceeding to
the aid of the Americans with diffit
culty as the railroad over which they
are traveling is only partly repaired.
Three Americans Killed.
Several of the Americans have been
reported killed and wounded in the
fighting.
The Americans reported killed are
John 'Wilson. W. A. Fay and William
Stocker J. J. Donovan Is missing and
"Eed aLo hve been kiUei
Is eevea aiso 10 nave Deen Kiuea.
Refugees from the interior reDort
conditions in Sonora to be little short
of appalling. With all semblance of
government practically vanished the
Yaquis and lawless elements of all
sorts have taken to pillaging and to
murder. The Indians are reported to
be butchering the Mexicans women
and children indiscriminately.
Three Are Mlssinir
W. W. Mackle a soil expert and his
wife and daughter are among the miss-
ing. Mackie is said to have been an
associate of John Hays Hammond.
Consul Simpich telegraphed his in-
formation to the state department at
Washington.
O'REILLY HEADS AMERICANS
TO GUARD ESPERANZA MINES
E. S. O'Reilly better known as Tex"
O'Reilly left here Thursday to go
with 14 other Americans to Esperanza.
Sonora to guard American mining
properties. It is understood the Amer-
icans will procure a machine gun rifles
and ammunition at Douglas. Ariz be-
fore they enter Sonora. Governor Jose
Maytorena has given permission for the
Americans to enter Mexico for the pur-
pose of guarding the mines.
Esperanza ls in the Yaqui country of
Sonora. and lit is feared that the Ya-
quis may attempt to destroy the for-
egn property there. Several American
women and children are among the
American colony there.
WIFE OF STATE TREASURER
INJURED IN GAS EXPLOSION
Austin. Tex May 14. Mrs. J. 3L
Edwards wife of state treasnrer lEii-
wards was badly burned today about
ine lace ana nanas as .-wresult of an
explosion of a gas eookffig stove. She
mo just ncntec one or theigas burn-
ers when the fcas commenced' to escape
in the oven of the stove. She opened
the oven door when an accumulation
of gas. which had ignited blazed in
her face.
Her injuries though painful ire not
considered serious.
HORRORS ARE PERPETRATED
UNDER LAW "MOTHER" JONES
Washington D. C. May 14. "Mother"
Jones testifying today regarding the
Colorado coal strike before the federal
industrial relations commission read
a statement reviewing court decisions
relating to the use of militia In strikes.
"Under decisions such as these." she
said "men women and children are de-
prived of life and liberty. The fiend-
. tab horrors perpetrated by the mUltla
at the command of corporate greed
j threaten the very existence of our gov-
i eminent" '
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FRENCH FORCE
S BUCK
Great gains Are Effected
Both Sides Agree; French
May Break the Line.
London ig. May 14. For the first
time in the past six months the au-
thors of the German and the French
official announcements agree. The
German communication admits the
truth of the more important claims
made by Gen. Joffre. the French com-
anderinchief as to the great successes
won by the French betwen La Bassee
and Arras. If this attack can be
pushed home the consequences will be
5ini more marjcea. in tne ODInlon of
British mHltary commentators who are
claiming today that a little further
advance by the Frea-h will open a con-
spicuous gap in the German line
Germans Near Prsemysl.
In the eastern Held the German
forces in Galicia who are said to num-
ber l.se0s men are reported to be
within SO miles of Prtemysl.
The resignation of the Italian cabi-
net has nonplussed the general public.
iT miormeo political observers
think this is only a move in the game.
Jlelxe Trenches Despite Rain.
The French war office at Paris this
afternoon Issued the following state-
ment on .the progress of hostilities:
ba been raining without stop
-ilKr. f "u"y morning. Thursday
night in snlta of th- h.ri-. -
difficult and nnA tZ.i K " '
SumedL.8 t3..wA Xl
sonthw.t 7 S-'tT". "Ifr"" "L""
SOU IDWeSt Of SOnchKA anil r- -
2t?!2S1.on.tM! reat of th front
Xrom L008 to Amin ! mln .......
fmade by us. ."...
.tJSJi? J ot the Aisne we de-
stroyed four German block hojses and
leveled several trenches Thursday."
British. Attacks Fall. .
uerraan army headquarter at Berlin
today gave out a report on the prog-
ress of hostilities reading:
"The western arena: Strong British
VT. ""."fainst our newly acquired I
VZZ? '!a -nursuay failed with
heavy losses to the enemy. On the
f n'n -Ypres road we gained further
'"""i " m airectlon of Heoge.
"In the district southwest of Lille
the enemy attacked Thur.i.v in J !
a few places and then aft.r k-v i... i
a few places and then after heavy pre-
..v. j a uucry lire.
Carenry Losses GOO to 700..
"Our losses during the capture of
tarency by the enemy amounted to be-
tween 600 and 700 men. A further at-
tempt b' the enemy to recapture from
us a section of the trench we had taken
to the northwest of Berry-au-Bac
again resulted in failure
'-Btween the Meuse and the Moselle
the advance of the enemy in the forest
of LePretre broke down in front of our
positions under fire.
"The occupants of a French biplane
which was forced to land at Hsgenou
were captured.
Russians Gain Then Lose.
n tha eastern arena: North of the
Niemen river on the lower Dubyse we
took 80 prisoners in a night advance
west of Prxaanysz parts or the Russian
first Turkestan corps succeeded in
progressing after several unsuccessful
attempts. By evening however the en-
emy had again been driven back with
heavy losses including 120 prisoners.
Maekcnzen Nears PrxemysL
"Southern arena Th arivnnA en-rd
of the armies under Gen Mackensen I
are before Przemsion the left bank of I
the lower San. Joining this army on
the right and left the Teutonic allies i
CER11
Is Seldom Fully Appreciate1
SUBMARINES
Bssssa
unusual. Except on oocasiods of this
be taken ot the underwater craft in
4fee them.
iHIERlW
El TO GALLONS
Arizona Pardon Board Re-
fuses to Commute Sen-
tences of Men.
Phoenix Ariz May 14. Five men
are to be hanged at the Arizona state
prison May 28 and there (a speculation
as to what coarse will be taken by
warden R. B. Sims.
The board of pardons and paroles
whose authority is now supreme b'as
declined to commute the sentences of
Ramon Villolobo. Eduardo Perez. Fran
cisco Rodriguez. N. B. Chavez and
Miguel Peralta. The last reprieves
granted these five men expire May 18.
Their last recourse Is gone for the
oi an nave seen considered by
the supreme court.
Statement In Issned.
Attorney general Wiley Jones school
??Prin'ndent a O. Case and Frank
P. Trott are the members of the board.
The following paragraph Is from their
official statement:
"Under our oaths we have under-
taken to perform our solemn duty as
members of the board of pardons and
paroles. In all our research nothing
has come to us to cause us to believe
that the sentence imposed In each of
these cases is not Justified by the evi-
dence proving beyond all reasonable
doubt that each crime was committed
.1 r?" ""oraieness wmen calls for
a L " P?y.der the law.
.1 iL l oenoerateness which calls for
" """P?" " board are unani-
mous in this conclusion.'
waiden Sims rm rAtvantjuiiv ...
J-the statement that he wHl never hang
7L " " quarters it is believed
that he will resign before May IS.
continue their oursnit of th Hnutena
Lon one aide in the direction of Soltna-
aotxrorauy ana in the other In the di-
rection of Kolanines and Kielce."
SAYS COYOTE RANKS AS
WOLF IN BOUrTT MATTER
Austin. Texaa Mav 14 It l hlj h.
I5e attor"ey general's department that
coyote is a wolf within the mean
! .r the act which offers a bounty
tor tne destruction of wolves. The
law does not specifically mention the
coyote out that animal is held to be a
predatory creature and the bounty ap-
plies to them under this ruling.
COUNTY AND CITY CLUB TO
MEET TONIGHT AT CLUBR00M
The County and City Democratic club
will meet this evening for the regular
twice a month meeting at the club
rooms in the Coles building.
The meeting will discuss a number
of affairs of importance and Judge J.
M. Gofcgin will preside as president of
the dub.
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Cabinet Resigns Because Of
Division Of Sentiment '
Regarding War.
NEUTRALISTS AND
OPPONENTS FIGHT
Clashes Are Held in Rome
Genoa and Milan; Fire-
arms Are Used.
ROME Italy. May 14. Because ot
widespread rioting and fighting
between war and anti-war fac-
tions of the Italian populace troops of
soldiers suddenly took possession of
the capital today and the city was
placed under a semblance of martial
law The disorders had at that time
assumed almost a revolutionary char-
acter The soldiers seized the entire
cit.
A riotous crowd made Its way this
morning to the Piazsa Montcitorio
where is located the chamber of depu-
ties and forced its way into the hall by
smashing the windows and took pos-
seesfm. .Gteat tflaoider followed.
Crowd Cheers Dowager Queen.
A crowd which favored Italy's
Intervention in the war went to the
hotel it which Gabriele d'Annunzlo ks
stoBpisjfr and cheered until the poet ap-
pearedoa a balcony and spoke fervidly
in favor of war. From d'Annunxio'a
J hotel the crowd went to the palace of
aowager queen Margnenta ana cneerea
her wildly.
Enthusiasts favoring war engaged In
a brief straggle with neutralists who
were holding a meeting In the place
San Sylveatro. In the clash the win-
dows ot a German cafe and another
establishment were broken. Mounted
police cleared the square but the dem-
onstration waa continued for some time
In the central part if the dry.
Entire Cabinet RcsIcas.
As a dramatic incident in this con-
nection the entire cabinet resigned
Thursday night. The resignation has
neither been accepted or rejected by
the king so far as had been announced
today. The king is understood to have
reserved his decision.
Tne cabinet tendered Its resignation
it- Is understood because of divided
sentiment In the constitutional parties
regarding Italy's stand in International
affairs. In other words the DeODla
were divided about whether or sot to
go to war.
Fishts Are Frequent.
Small clashes of war and anti-war
partisans were frequent Thursday and
Thursday night throushe-ut Rome and
other Italian dties especially Genoa
The disorders are expected to continue
until Italy decides finally for or
against war.
Rioters In MBan Shoot.
Dispatches from Milan says that
serious rioting has broken out in that
city over the present political situa-
tion. The adherents of the opposing politi-
cal factions moreover have resorted to
the dm of fire arms and the situation
is described as meet grave.
The disorders were precipitated by
the resignation of the Italian cabinet
Kins Consults Leaders.
King Victor Emmanuel today re-
ceived in the order named the follow-
ing statesmen -
Signor Manfredi. president of the
senate; signor Marcora. president of the
chamber of deputies and signor Gio-
lotti a former premier but now a leader
of the party in Italy in favor of neu-
irauiy.
These are the first evidences of
political development of the day and
they were observed with deep Interest
because of the resignation of the cabi-
net. The action of the cabinet leaves king
Victor Emmanuel free to choose the men
he considers best adapted to guide
Italy in the present grave situation.
ENGLAND MAY RESORT
TO CONSCRIPTING MEN
London Eng. May 14. The British
government is considering the advisa-
bility of discontinuing the policy of
making up its armies by voluntary
enlistment and resorting to universal
service throughout the kingdom ac-
cording to an intimation Thursday by
viscount Haldane lord high chancelor
of the house of lords.
For the present be said the hands
of the war office are full with the men
already In training; bnt it may be nec-
essary to reconsider the situation tn
the Ifaat ot the tremendous demands
of the war.
El Pasoan
Hurley 2f. M Slay 10 1915.
order for which sen-1 cm The Herald
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H. G. Gilbert.
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